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Weather & Climate in Kyaka II Refugee Camp, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyaka II Refugee Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,196 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,196 ft (1,279 m) |
| Area | 879.4 sq mi (2,277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3674°N, 31.1082°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 102 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in |
Kyaka II Refugee Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (1.7").